Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-01-24
PROM ARCHBISHOP CORRIGAN, NGLYNN
AND FROM ROME
P1ps Leo Assumes Direct Charge Of the Case
Four SammOnsss TO ROns-NOne Of Them
Regarded by DR.. McGlynn-What
Measures Will Follow.


that has engaged much general attention
for the past few weeks that | determined
this morning, in view also of other reasons
which will appear further on in this COM
municatiOn, to make simple, straight
forward statement of the facts in the case,
such rs | know them, without personal
feeling and without comment, and this
communication is intended to be final.
First-In August, 1882, the Cardinal
Prefect of Propaganda called attention to
the fact that certain speeches reported IN
the Irish World, and attributed to the Rev.
DIR. Edward McGlynn, contained prOpO-
sitions openly opposed to the teachings OF
the Catholic Church. and requested that
the clergy of the diOScese in general he de-
sired to abstain from political conflicts.
This letter was addressed to me, but as un-
til the death of his Eminence Cardinal Nc
Closkey l had no jurisdiction over the
regular Clergy of this diocese, Ireferred the
matter to his Eminence, who sent for DR..
MeGlynn and had private interview with
him. The Cardinal then directed me To
say in his name, and as a result OF this IN
teryiew, that the Doctor recognized his
errors, prOfeSsed due sorrow for them,
promised to abstain thenCefOrth from all
similar political meetings whatsoever, and
finally requested that the Cardinal Project
be duly informed OF these resolutions. A
faithful report of the interview was drawn
mp and read word for word to Cardinal Ne
ClOSkey, approved by him, and made to the
Propaganda.
Second-In September, 1882, before this
report had time to reach Rome, a second
letter came from Cardinal Simeni, in the
name OF the Sovereign POnti0, ordering
Dr. McClynn to be suspended a djriHis I'M
less the Cardinal Archbishop thought best
To adopt some milder measures. In any
event the Doctor was to be brought back
To wiser counsels and made to desiSt from
his recent course of conduct. This letter
WAS handed to Dr. McGlynn to read and
ponder over, sd that he might shape his
course accordingly.
Third-Im October, 1882, third letter
came from Propaganda containing an ex-
preston of Joy and consolation that DIR.
McGlynn had recognized his errors, and
gently inSinuating that where scandal
hes been public, the Church desires that 4
public reparatiOn shall also be made.
4 TRIP To ROME SUGGESTED IN 1889.
FOurth-In May, lSS3, an additional
letter called attention 10 the fact that DIR.
McGlynn had not kept his promise made
TO his Archbishop, and hence the Cardinal
was requested tO forbid him from pursu-
ing such kind of life and making inilam
matOry speeches 4 copy of this letter
WIS communicated To the Doctor. At the
same time the Cardinal Archbishop added,
Nav 26, 1SS}, bv way of suggestion, that
DR. Mc(ilynn, if he chose, might take his
summer vacation in the form OF trip to
Rome, and thus have an opportunity Of
making in person q more satisfactory eN-
PLANTATION to the Cardinal Project of Pro-
paganda" On June |, 1888, the Doctor
replied, declining the prolTered triptO Rome
and adding: IL shall hencetOrth refuse
to take any part in any such meeting, even
though it bc for charitable objects"
Further, on July I, 1SS3, he caused to be
printed i'm the NcW York Tablet state
ment that che condemned and repudiated
any report or Interpretation Of any words
ofhis contrary to the doctrines of the Cath
plic Church" In October, 1888, i was
sent tO Rome To represent Cardinal Me
Cluskey ut the conference of American
ArchbishOps. During this visit Cardinal
Simconi, alluding to DIR. McGlynn's case,
stated that his TetraCtatiOn was not salts
factory. In October, lSS5, Cardinal Me
Clnskey passed TO his reward, and the adj
miniStratiOn of the diocese was intrusted
to me.
IN THE CAMPAIGN OF 1876.
Filth-IIaying resumed the practice Of
speaking in political gatherings, DIR. Me
Giynn was gently reminded, August 23,
! lSSG, OF the impropriety of such conduct.
do not know il Mr.. Georges name had
been mentioned ut that time rs candidate
Tor the MayOralty. At all events, my letter
simply deprecated interference in politics
in general, without thought OF mention OF
any special party whatsoever. To this ad-
monition DIR. McGlynn made no reply.
ADVENT OF HENRY GEORGE.
Sixth-On September 20 he sent Mr..
George to see me. As DIR. McGlynn spoke
of Mr.. George rs "his very dear and valued
friend" | thought the the occasion war
ranted my informing Mr.. George of the
great risk the Doctor ran in taking prom
inent part in psiitics, hoping thereby that
Mr.. George would dissuade y friend from
exposing himself to clearly foreseen conSe-
quenceS.
DG. M'GLYNN FORBIDDEN TO ADDRESS A
GEORGE MEETING.
That same evening the following note
WAS written:
l52 MADISON AvESUE.
NEw YORK. Sept. -. lSS6.
REVEREND DEAR DOCTOR: | have read with
great regret printed circular in which YOU and
several others call political mass meeting, 10 be
held i'm this city on next Friday.
GOu certainly have not tSTgOtten the mandate
Of the Holy Father, the letters Of the Cardinal
PrrfeCt of Propaganda in 81 and 'SS, nor the IT.
rcated promise made by You To his Emincncc,
the late Cardinal Archbishop
As your Bishop, now forbid you in the most
positive manner To attend the proposed meeting
In Chickcring Hall on Friday night, or 10 take
part in future in any political meeting whatever
without permission of the Sacred Congregation Of
Propaganda Fl,ic.
am worry sorry TO be Obliged TO take this step,
but decming il matter of strict duty. see no
| alternative lam, Reverend dear Doctor.
Faithfully yours,
REV. DR.. MCGLYNN. 4. CoRRIGAN, Abp.
SUSPENDED FOR TWO WEEKS FOR DpSoBE-
DIENCE.
To this note DIR. McGlynn replied by
saying hewould address the mass meeting,
notwithstanding the prohibition, and was
accordingly suspended for two weeks, in n
letter of Oct. 9, Of which the following is
an extract:
So fragrant an act OF disobedience cannot be
passed over. Before accepting the invitation to
address the meeting yOu knew full well the dis
/ unct wishes Of the = c. of Propaganda. You
were not igROrant Of my own mind on the sub
icct, rs Won expressly alluded TO it in ynur note
| tn me introducing Mr.. George. The objection,
/ consequently tO yOur cOurSe Of action has moth
/ ing whatever To do with this or that political
party, but i founded on the instructions Of the
| Holy See AMI the nature OfePiScopal authority
/ on one hand. and OF SaceplOtal obedience on the
other. In Eiev, then. ftheSe facts, and much
/ To my regret am constrained tO have recourse
/ I" ecclesiastical cenSure. I hereby suspend you
frum all SaceriOtal functions for the space Of two
| weeks from date.
| SUSPENDED \ SECOND TIME
Seyenth-Next came came the sad sight
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